Gynecomastia Info

Gynecomastia Surgery

In adolescents, Gynecomastia will normally go away on its own accord.
In older men Gynecomastia surgery may be necessary if other means of
treatment have failed. While normally a fairly harmless condition,
Gynecomastia may cause patients to suffer physcologically.
Excessive breast tissue in males can be awkward and an embarrassment if
the glandular tissue growth is excessive. Before considering
surgical intervention, please be sure to discuss all available
alternative options
with your doctor first. Surgery should always be the method of
last resort.

Gynecomastia is normally an outpatient surgery performed in the
doctor's office. Local or general anesthetic will be used
depending upon the patients circumstances. The surgery entails
making a small incision below the areola from which excessive glandular
tissue is excised. Liposuction may be used to remove excessive fat
from the area. In some cases the areola may need to be reduced in
size and/or the entire nipple repositioned. Scarring is usually
minimal as the incisions will often follow the natural contours of your
body.

As with any surgery there are risks involved. Apart from the
risk of undergoing anesthesia, some of the risks include scarring,
infection, hematoma, numbness, skin discoloration, breast asymmetry,
swelling, bruising, and pain. As with any surgery there are a wide
variety of complications that may occur. Please discuss the
specific risks of surgery ahead of time with your doctor.

After surgery you'll return home to rest. Be sure to follow
your doctors instructions for recovery to the letter. You may be
fitted with a compression garment to support your chest. Be sure
not to undertake any activity that my agitate your wounds. If you
experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or abnormal heart beats
please seek medical help immediately. Recovery time may be as long
as one to three weeks. You'll need to allow yourself to very
slowly ease yourself back into normal day to day activities. Don't
rush the process.

If you're considering Gynecomastia surgery please consult your
doctor. You may be a candidate for the surgery if other corrective
means have failed and your confidence and self-esteem are suffering due
to the condition. Unfortunately, Gynecomastia surgery is listed as
an elective procedure under many insurance plans. Be sure to
review your health coverage ahead of time so that you know exactly what
your insurance will cover. Many physicians offer payment
plans when undergoing an elective surgical procedure.